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disquiet0704 - Right on Cumulus by Old Drummer

Disquiet Junto 0701

Perception Void

Assignment Overview

The Assignment, should you choose to accept it: Break apart a piece of music and fill the resulting spaces.

Technical Details

DAW: Ableton 12.1.11

Key: C# or Db Maj

BPM: 100

Time Signature: 4/4

Length: Approx. 3:02

Creative Process

To complete this task, I used one of my old songs as the foundation. I broke each track down into individual sequences, separating them strategically by 4 bars. This step allowed me to create space for innovation while preserving the integrity of the original composition.

Filling these spaces required a thoughtful approach. I selected new musical ideas based on their ability to complement the existing sequences while introducing fresh elements to the piece. Challenges included ensuring the new additions didn't overpower the original tracks and maintaining a cohesive flow throughout the composition. Through iterative experimentation and refinement, I crafted a balanced piece with dynamic contrasts that highlight both the original melodies and the newly added layers.

More on the 701st weekly Disquiet Junto project, Gap Ear — The Assignment: Break apart a piece of music and fill the resulting spaces — at https://disquiet.com/0701/

Disquiet Junto 0699

Third Third

The Assignment: Record the final third of a trio.

DAW: Ableton 12.1.11

Key:

BPM: 76

Time Signature: 4/4

Length: approx. 2:50 sec

Chose track #53 using a random number generator. Track is by XHG w Frankh

https://soundcloud.com/xhg/disquiet0698-go-figure-ska

Added bass drum, snare, hihat, congas, and vibraslap to enhance the rhythm section and create a more dynamic sound.

More on the 699th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Third Third — The Assignment: Record the final third of a trio — at https://disquiet.com/0699/

disquiet0697 - first of three by Old Drummer

Disquiet Junto 0695

Clear After Each Use

The Assignment: Put a piece of music through the dryer

DAW: Ableton 12.1.11

Key: C Major

BPM: 120

Time Signature: 4/4

Length: 3:06 seconds

Took a piece of my music that was 1:32 seconds long and duplicated it and put 1 measure of silence between them

Then I removed half of the notes from the duplicate section by “cleaning”

More on the 695th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Disquiet Junto Project 0695: Clean After Each Use — The Assignment: Put a piece of music through the dryer — at https://disquiet.com/0695/

2102025 by Old Drummer

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Greenpanagul by Old Drummer

More on the 678th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Commonplace Playlist — The Assignment: Create a sonic diary of the past year with a dozen (or more) super-brief segments — at https://disquiet.com/0678/

Crypto Bros by Old Drummer